Hot (Paul Bley album) explained

Hot
Type:Live album
Artist:Paul Bley
Cover:Hot (Paul Bley album).jpg
Released:1985
Recorded:March 10, 1985
Genre:Jazz
Length:44:12
Label:Soul Note
Producer:Giovanni Bonandrini
Chronology:Paul Bley
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Hot is a live album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 2½ stars, stating: "Excellent playing by Bley keeps things moving on this '85 date. The songs vary in quality, but Bley's moving, teeming solos are consistently impressive, and the production and sound are excellent."[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Bley except as indicated

  1. "When Will the Blues Leave?" (Ornette Coleman) - 12:15
  2. "Around Again" (Carla Bley) - 8:04
  3. "How Long" - 5:03
  4. "Mazatlan" - 10:50
  5. "Syndrome" (Carla Bley) - 8:00

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://jazzrealities.blogspot.com/2010/01/soulnote-label-discography-compiled-by.html Soul Note discography
  2. Wynn, R. Allmusic review accessed October 27, 2011.